TTRPGs, Reading, Studying Music, Video Games
Terrence J. Martin
Composer, Sound Designer, Copyist
Washington,DC
Summary
Detail-oriented and focused with a great ability to multitask, improvise, problem solve, and communicate. A dedicated team member with experience managing teams and projects. Extremely patient and compassionate when working with patrons. Punctual, professional, and hardworking at all times.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Engraver and Copyist
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
- Outputs high-quality scores and parts for clients globally.
- Past projects include Mason Bates' The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay and the Nomad Concerto, and David Garner's Piano Concerto and Mary Pleasant at Lands End.
Head of Music and Sound
Boba Studios, LLC
01.2016 - Current
- Writing all Music for Games, most recently Squirrely Roo Rabbit
- Designing Hundreds of Fully Custom SFX for Games
- Implementing Audio with WWise
- Other tasks as needed (playtesting, writing/editing social posts and newsletters, etc.).
Private Music Teacher
Self Employed
10.2018 - Current
- Taught Music Composition, Music Theory, Music Production, Media Scoring, Recording and Mixing, and Music History to a wide variety of students.
- Drew from my experience as a professional in the music industry to teach them how to grow and thrive in the wild.
Tutor
WyzAnt Tutoring
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Tutored Math (Pre-Algebra thru Trigonometry), English (Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing, Research Papers, and Citation), History (Ancient History, AP US History, European History, and Modern Events), and Music (Music Theory, Music Production, and Music Composition).
- For one student, designed a summer course on literary analysis built around her dyslexia. For this, we read different Graphic Novels, to encourage development of basic media analysis skills without the barrier of words.
Personal Assistant
Mason Bates, World's Greatest Synth
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Assists Mason Bates with Email and Calendar Updates, increasing quantity of emails answered
- Coordinates with Administrative Team to Increase Mason's Musical Output
- Organizes Contacts to Increase Mason's Reach to Worldwide Orchestras
Assistant Director and Stage Manager
Mercury Soul
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated sync between live gameplay and live orchestra during recording of Intel's Gamer Days Destiny 2 special featuring DrLupo
- Established Musical Logic Mason used to Arrange Music for Interactive Performance
- Various Stage Manager Duties, Tracking Punches for Editing, Assisting Librarian, and other tasks
Tutor
Varsity Tutors
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Tutored Math (Pre-Algebra thru Trigonometry), English (Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing, Research Papers, and Citation), and History (Ancient History, AP US History, European History, and Modern Events).
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Wrote detailed reports and updates to parents to clearly communicate learning goals and progress.
- Designed and taught a 10 lesson course on Video Game Sound Design over Zoom.
Stage Crew Member
Boston University Tanglewood Institute
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Efficiently and Safely moved Large Instruments including Harps, Keyboards, and Percussion Equipment between different venues on and off campus around Lenox
- Setting Up/Tearing Down Rehearsals and Concerts
- Stage Managing Rehearsals and Concerts
Usher and Front of House Assistant
Shriver Hall Concert Series
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Directed patrons around Shriver Hall
- Stuffing programs
- Setting up/taking down pre-concert talks
- Worked Will Call booth
- Other tasks as needed
Stage Crew Member
Interlochen Arts Camp
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Efficiently and Safely moved Large Instruments including Harps, Keyboards, and Percussion Equipment around Campus
- Setting Up/Tearing Down Rehearsals and Concerts
- Planning and Coordinating to perform Lightning Fast Stage Changes
- Coordinating with Audio Engineers to ensure High Quality Recordings
Education
PSD - Technology And Applied Composition
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CA 09.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Music - Composition
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CA 09.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Music - Composition
Peabody Conservatory
Baltimore, MD 09.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Technology Skills
Logic X, WWise, Sibelius, Pro Tools, Audacity, Unity, C#, MaxMSP, Ableton Live, Final Cut Pro, Analog and Digital Synths, MS Office, Google Suite, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Pages, Keynote, Mathematica
Artistic SkillsMusic Composition, Orchestration, Arranging, Music Copyist Work, Sound Design, Foley Work, Sound Editing, Mixing, Mastering, Writing, Social Media, Story DesignGeneral SkillsFantastic Communicator, Great Collaborator, High Attention to Detail, Quick Learner, Adept at Situational Improvisation, Fast Turnaround, Works for the Project not Ego
Interests
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Mason Bates, World's Greatest Synth
03.2022 - 09.2023
Tutor
WyzAnt Tutoring
08.2021 - 12.2023
Assistant Director and Stage Manager
Mercury Soul
07.2021 - 08.2021
PSD - Technology And Applied Composition
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
09.2020 - 05.2021
Private Music Teacher
Self Employed
10.2018 - Current
Master of Music - Composition
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
09.2018 - 05.2020
Stage Crew Member
Boston University Tanglewood Institute
06.2018 - 08.2018
Engraver and Copyist
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
Tutor
Varsity Tutors
09.2016 - 04.2020
Stage Crew Member
Interlochen Arts Camp
06.2016 - 08.2016
Head of Music and Sound
Boba Studios, LLC
01.2016 - Current
Usher and Front of House Assistant
Shriver Hall Concert Series
09.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Music - Composition
Peabody Conservatory
09.2014 - 05.2018